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$886,877$373 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $505,160 on Jun 25, 2014

281 MIDDLETON RD

BOXFORD, MA 01921
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,377 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$887K
$832K low$942K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$505,160 · Jun 25, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,782 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$796,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$347,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$449,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$760,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,000,080

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.38
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Masconomet Regional Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Masconomet Regional High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Harry Lee Cole
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.1 mi

District: Boxford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01921These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.14
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.89

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,217
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.346 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$198,803
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$256,763
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

281 Middleton Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 72% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Boxford 01921
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Boxford 01921

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$517K$2M

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Boxford 01921.

How it measures up in Boxford 01921

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boxford 01921.

Estimated value$886,877
CheaperTypical $1,017,259Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$373
CheaperTypical $381Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area2,377 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,700 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size1.38 ac
SmallerTypical 2.09 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 281 Middleton Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBoxford 01921Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$886,87730% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37345% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than2,377 ft²35% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.38 ac9% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than197439% of homes67% of homes

About 281 Middleton Rd

How much is 281 Middleton Rd, Boxford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Middleton Rd, Boxford, MA is $886,877 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $831,854 to $941,900. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Middleton Rd, Boxford, MA last sell?

281 Middleton Rd, Boxford, MA last sold on Jun 25, 2014 for $505,160, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Middleton Rd, Boxford, MA?

281 Middleton Rd, Boxford, MA has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,377 square feet of living space and a 1.38-acre lot.

When was 281 Middleton Rd, Boxford, MA built?

281 Middleton Rd, Boxford, MA was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Middleton Rd, Boxford, MA?

281 Middleton Rd, Boxford, MA is assigned to Masconomet Regional Middle School (middle), rated A-; Masconomet Regional High School (high), rated A-; Harry Lee Cole (elementary). All sit in Boxford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Middleton Rd, Boxford, MA compare to other homes in Boxford 01921?

Among the 2,782 homes in Boxford 01921, it is worth more than 30% of them ($886,877 against a typical $1,017,259), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($373 against a typical $381), it is bigger than 35% of them (2,377 ft² against a typical 2,700 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (1.38 ac against a typical 2.09 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1974 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 72% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 Middleton Rd, Boxford, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Middleton Rd, Boxford, MA was $10,782. The county assessed it at $796,300.

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